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# Rearview Radar Tail Lights
Garmin Unveils Its First Rearview Radar for eBikes

By Mickey Phoon | Published 2023-04-28 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rearview-radar-tail-light
References: [garmin](https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/874099)

![Rearview Radar Tail Lights](https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/504/rearview-radar-tail-light.jpeg)

[Garmin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-varia-rct715) has revealed its latest rearview radar tail light, called the Varia eRTL615. With a sleek and compact design, the product provides several mounting options with a universal seat rail mount or a rack/pannier mount. Furthermore, the Varia eRTL615 has an IPX7 rating for water resistance, with a viewing angle of 220 degrees.

The Varia eRTL615 is made specifically for [eBike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosch-ebike) riders and features a battery-free design. In addition, it contains four tail light modes: solid, peloton, night flash, and day flash. Once plugged into the eBike, it can assist in detecting upcoming vehicles behind or up to 150 yards away by offering visual and audible alerts when paired with select Garmin devices on a compatible smartphone.

Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of [Global Consumer Sales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-edge-explore-2), said: "As eBike riding becomes more and more popular, we are pleased to bring our trusted radar technology to this growing group of cyclists. No matter where the next adventure leads, explore with ease, knowing that Varia eRTL615 has your back while you ride ahead."

Image Credit: Garmin

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.2/10
- Popularity: 81% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 15%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Ebike Rearview Radar:** The development of radar technology specifically for eBikers to stay safe while riding.
- **IPX7 Bike Accessories:** The launch of water-resistant bike accessories, which can improve safety while riding in harsh weather conditions.
- **Battery-free Bike Gadgets:** The introduction of bike gadgets that do not need any external power source.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Biking Industry:** The biking industry can develop and market various bike accessories integrated with radar technology to improve safety for riders.
- **Technology Industry:** Companies in the technology industry can create innovative battery-free gadgets for bikers, such as sensors and trackers.
- **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The industry can manufacture water-resistant biking gadgets for extreme weather conditions, equipped with audio and visual alerts to make them highly safe for bikers.

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